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Traditional green bean dish with meat, fiber, and olive oil
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Green beans with meat and olive oil (220 g) has 246 calories. That works out to 112 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.1 g of carbs, 12.8 g of protein, 15.6 g of fat and 5.9 g of fiber. Its 52.8 µg of Vitamin K covers 44% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 32 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
246
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
14.1g
· 5% DV
Protein
12.8g
· 26% DV
Fat
15.6g
· 20% DV
Fiber
5.9g
· 21% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 23% · Protein 21% · Fat 56%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 246 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.6 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 3.19 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 462 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.1 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% |
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 220 g | 246 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 18 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 101 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 160 g | 179 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 224 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 280 g | 314 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 320 g | 358 kcal |
Calculated from 112 calories per 100 g.
Green beans with meat and olive oil are made by browning meat and onion in olive oil, then simmering them with green beans, tomato, and a little water. Cook gently until both the beans and meat are tender.
Beef or lamb both work well in green beans with meat and olive oil. Beef has a milder flavor, while lamb tastes richer. If your chosen cut takes longer to soften than the beans, cook the meat first before adding them.
Yes, you can cook green beans with meat and olive oil in a pressure cooker. Brown the meat and onion first, then add the beans, tomato, and a little water. Check the beans after cooking so they stay intact rather than turning mushy.
Yes, browning the meat first gives green beans with meat and olive oil a deeper savory flavor. Sauté it with the onion in olive oil; if the meat is still firm, soften it with a little water before adding the beans.
Keep green beans with meat and olive oil at a gentle simmer and avoid stirring them vigorously. Add only enough water to cook the ingredients, and check for tenderness as they cook; overcooking and frequent stirring can break the beans apart.
Rice, bulgur, or crusty bread all go well with green beans with meat and olive oil. A simple salad or yogurt on the side adds freshness. For a lighter meal, serve it with salad instead of a grain.
Green beans with meat and olive oil generally keep for up to three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate the dish once it has cooled, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until thoroughly hot.
Yes, green beans with meat and olive oil can be frozen. Cool the dish, divide it into airtight portions, and thaw a portion in the refrigerator before reheating it thoroughly. Repeated freezing and thawing can affect the beans' texture.
Green beans with meat and olive oil are usually served hot because they contain meat. The Turkish dish called zeytinyağlı taze fasulye is often meatless and served cool or at room temperature; adding olive oil to the meat version does not make it that same dish.
Green beans with meat and olive oil can fit into a meal for someone with diabetes. The beans and meat make it a substantial dish, but rice or bread served alongside it also affects the meal; follow your individual eating plan.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
52.8µg · 44% DV
B12
0.92µg · 38% DV
B3
4.18mg · 26% DV
B6
0.31mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Selenium
15µg · 27% DV
Phosphorus
189mg · 27% DV
Zinc
2.31mg · 21% DV
Sodium
462mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
546mg · 16% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 246 calories in 1 serving (medium) (220 g):
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Green beans with meat and olive oil is a home-style braise of fresh green beans, small pieces of meat, onion and tomato, cooked until tender. Olive-oil green beans are often meatless in Turkish cooking, but this version includes meat as well as olive oil. The beans may keep a little bite or be cooked soft, and the tomato gives the dish a gently savoury, slightly tangy sauce. In Turkey it is commonly served as a main course with rice and yoghurt, especially when fresh beans are in season; leftovers are also welcome the next day. The beans provide fibre, while the meat adds protein and the olive oil makes the dish more filling. For a lighter meal, use a restrained amount of oil and serve it with salad instead of rice.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.19g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.58g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.54g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.